Fair Trade Demerara Sugar

Coarse light brown cane sugar crystals certified fair trade, entered under USMCA provision 9823.10.08 for 1702.60.28. Produced from cane grown and processed in Mexico or Canada meeting origin rules. Popular for coffee, tea, and baking applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.50Higher: 35% vs 10%

If raw unrefined state with higher impurities

Less refined cane sugars classified as raw under chapter 17 heading 1701

1806.10.28Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing cocoa solids over permitted threshold

Chocolate-related sugar products move to chapter 18

9820.11.27Same rate: 10%

If qualifying under different USMCA textile-related sugar provisions

Alternative USMCA subchapters may apply based on specific agreements

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fair trade certification documentation alongside USMCA origin certificate

Confirm sugar meets 1702.60.28 particle size and purity specifications

Avoid common pitfall of improper marking - must indicate USMCA country of origin